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How to Feed an Exotic Shorthair Cat
Exotic Shorthairs need wide, shallow ceramic bowls and a small-nozzle bottle; small kibble fed on a schedule. Daily eye/nose care, brushing, ear checks, malocclusion watch, stool monitoring, diet variety, low-dust litter, and regular deworming and vaccines keep them healthy.
My cat can’t urinate, only drips a little, and I can’t feel the bladder
Trouble urinating may signal urinary disease; male cats are at high risk. More than 24 hours without urine needs emergency vet care to avoid kidney failure.
My cat keeps entering the litter box frequently; first it urinated a little, then passed pasty stool; what should I do?
Frequent litter box visits suggest a urinary disease such as FIC, a UTI, or crystals and stones. If not fully blocked, try a diuretic and anti-inflammatory; if no relief, see a vet.
What happens if I don’t give my cat water?
No water causes constipation, heat, dark and scanty urine, and in summer dehydration and heatstroke that can be fatal. Long-term low intake causes urinary disease like cystitis, urethritis, stones, nephritis or kidney failure.
What about feeding a Golden Retriever leftovers?
Leftovers are not recommended. Human food is high in salt, soy sauce, scallion, ginger, garlic and even chili, burdening the dog's metabolism and causing shedding, tear stains and soft stool; too much onion can even poison it.
What does normal puppy stool look like?
Normal puppy stool is tan or brown, moderate, formed. Too soft suggests diet, indigestion, or parasites; probiotics or fecal test. Too hard means lack of water.
A cat I’m fostering these few days was fine earlier but, frightened by fireworks, has sat still, not eating or vocalizing; just now I found blood, but it can still walk, eyes open (neutered male, about 3 years, ~14 lbs).
Blood at the urethra suggests bloody urine from stress-induced idiopathic cystitis, common in male cats; increase water and feed wet/prescription food in a calm environment. If unable to urinate, urgent catheterization is needed.
My Cat Urinates Little, Pees on the Bed, and Now Eats and Drinks Less – What’s Wrong?
Low water and urinary issues may explain poor appetite and dry stool, with possible kidney damage. Feed wet and prescription food, boost water intake, and seek tests if weight keeps dropping.
How can I get my dog to drink more water?
If your dog won't drink, add a little milk, broth, or canned-food liquid to the water (finish it in one go to avoid spoiling). Cut back on kibble and serve homemade meals with extra broth to boost intake, and increase exercise so the dog gets thirsty.
How to Show Kindness to a Stray Cat
Start at a distance and read the cat's mood—soft eyes and a relaxed body mean it's open; a lowered body, hiss, or airplane ears mean back off. Crouch to seem smaller, avoid direct staring, and blink slowly. Food, a gentle voice, and head/chin strokes build trust.